The average train between Leicester and Burnley takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Burnley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Burnley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Burnley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Leicester to Burnley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Burnley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Leicester to Burnley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Burnley is 148 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Burnley Manchester Road via Sheffield and Leeds in around 3h 40m.